Class
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Type
Assault Rifle
Rank
Master Sergeant Lvl 1
Euros
52,000 (Timed 30 Days)
Firing Modes
Automatic
Front
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Mount
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Barrel
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Trigger
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Grip
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Stock
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Attack
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Range
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Accuracy
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→ Auto Fire
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Control
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Auto Fire
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Capacity
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Mobility
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Piercing
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Accuracy
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→ Crouching
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→ Moving
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→ Jumping
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Zooming
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→ Crouching
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→ Moving
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→ Jumping
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Auto Fire
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→ Crouching
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→ Moving
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→ Jumping
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Zoom Auto
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→ Crouching
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→ Moving
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→ Jumping
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Control
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→ Crouching
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→ Moving
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→ Jumping
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Zooming
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→ Crouching
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→ Moving
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→ Jumping
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Zoom
Yes
Scope
Yes
Draw Speed
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Reload Time
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Suppressor
No
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The Cannon is an assault rifle first introduced in the 10-14-10 Content Update.
Overview
The SA58 Para boasts the second highest damage (see M1 Garand) rating of all the Rifleman class weapons almong with a high rof of 65, however, it comes with low stability and problematic bloom and below average accuracy. This is balanced out by the second highest damage per second of any rifle (see M249) as well as one of the longest ranges for a one headshot kill of any rifles (see M14EBR, RFB, M249). It also boasts one of the highest mobility stats of any rifle.
In fact, the running speeds are fast enough to make it unnecessary to run with your pistol since the time switching weapons adds enough time that the SA58 Para's running time is faster. All of these factors make it one of the most popular rifles in the game.
It is a weapon highly valued by professional players that know how to use it properly, allowing them to win against almost any opposition. It has a 25 round magazine that can run out rather quickly due to its high rate of fire, but that shouldn't be a problem to a player that can control their trigger finger, and the weapon isn't made to be used on fully-automatic anyway.
This gun was nerfed during the update on 9/24/12. The mobility and accuracy was lowered, but they also included more stability, 27 instead of 25.
On AVA-SEA this weapon can still be bought permanent on about 58.000 Euro's.
Modifications
Mount
- ACOG (x4) (+6 Range)
Barrel
- Heavy Barrel (+1 Range, +1 Accuracy, -1 Stability, -1 Rate of Fire)
- Long Range Barrel (+2 Range, -1 Stability)
- Reinforced Barrel (+3 Damage, -1 Stability, -1 Rate of Fire)
- Spetsnaz Edition (+1 Accuracy, +2 Stability, -2 Mobility)
Trigger
- Precision Trigger (+1 Accuracy, -1 Stability)
Grip
- Ergonomic Grip (+1 Accuracy)
Stock
- Shock Absorber (+1 Accuracy, -1 Stability)
- Recoil Control Stock (+1 Stability)
Recommended Builds
Medium Range
- Reinforced Barrel (+3 Damage, -1 Stability, -1 RoF)
- Ergonomic Grip (+1 Accuracy)
- Recoil Control Stock (+1 Stability)
Long Range (recommended)
- Long Range Barrel (+2 Range, -1 Stability)
- Ergonomic Grip (+1 Accuracy)
Stability Para (beginners set)
- Spetsnaz Edition (+1 Accuracy, +2 Stability, -2 Mobility)
- Ergonomic Grip (+1 Accuracy)
- Recoil Control Stock (+ 1 Stability)
Moveshot Para
- Spetsnaz Edition (+1 Accuracy, +2 Stability, -2 Mobility)
- Ergonomic Grip (+1 Accuracy)
Moveshot Para II
- Spetsnaz Edition (+1 Accuracy, +2 Stability, -2 Mobility)
- Precision Trigger (+1 Accuracy, -1 Stability)
- Ergonomic Grip (+1 Accuracy)
Variants
Tips
- Always aim at head, with its range and penetration it will lead to easy head-shots. If you fail with first shot at head pull cross-hair down and shoot at stomach.
- If you have to move while shooting WALK. Running with this gun is not an option.
- If enemy hide behind thin wall or doors, still shoot at him. Para can wall-bang easily.
Notable Comparisons
The default G3A3 with the upgrade kit, is comparable in terms of damage, boasting a 37+18=55, but a lower clip size of 20.
Trivia
- The SA58 Para has "Cal 7.62x51mm NATO" inscribed on the side of it in reference to the caliber of the rifle.
- Contrary to popular belief, the SA-58 Para is not "the" FN FAL. It is an American semi-automatic only rifle made by DSA, its full name being the DSA SA-58 Para Elite Compact
- The SA-58 Para shares the same reload animation as the HK416.
- Despite being nerfed 5 times, it is still the considered Top Tier weapon in the game.
- The 'Para' in its name is short for Paratrooper, the fact that it has para in its name, yet is a civilian rifle cannot possibly mean that it was made to be used by actual paratroopers, considering this the most likely reason DSA added the Para suffix is because of its folding stock, which bares an uncanny resemblance to the folding stock of the FN FAL 50.61 Para, which was made for paratroopers.
- The SA-58 PEC is somewhat diffrent from the regular SA-58 PTC, as it has a railed handguard along with a side-folding stock and shorter barrel
Gallery
Media
SnowShovel SA58 Para Gameplay
SnowShovel SA58 Para Gameplay
SA58 Para Guide By SnowShovel FOR BEGINNERS
SA58 Para Guide By SnowShovel [FOR BEGINNERS]